Coach James Franklin’s family giving financial gift to Penn State

Plenty of college football coaches around the country are taking pay cuts or something similar due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Penn State football coach James Franklin announced in a virtual press conference Wednesday, he and his wife would be donating a “gift” to the university to “help with scholarships.”

He declined to comment on if any other coaches would be taking pay cuts or doing something similar. He also said he has been in discussions with Penn State officials regarding any voluntary reductions of pay.

“I think everything is on the table and everything is being discussed.” Franklin said.